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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,735.52, 13,104.48 and 3,188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,735.52, 13,104.48 and 3,188.16 is: 4,782.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,735.52 : 13,104.48 = 3,188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,735.52/13,104.48 = 3,188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,735.52x = 13,104.48 × 3,188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,735.52x = 41,779,178.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,779,178.96/8,735.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,782.68

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